Job Category: Information Technology

.NET Application Architect

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33401

.Net Application Architect
*This position is 100% onsite during the first month, then hybrid with 4 days/week onsite

Description:

  • Seven years of progressive responsibility in an IT environment with demonstrated technical knowledge which provides the necessary skills knowledge and abilities.
  • Three years relevant Experience with enterprise-wide integration architecture in .net environment required.
  • Experience designing and developing web-based applications using C# .NET Core HTML CSS JavaScript React Node.JS SQL Server and RESTful Web APIs.
  • Strong knowledge in Cloud based architecture and design solutions.
  • Experience with cloud environments AWS Azure and/or Google Cloud.
  • Strong communication and written skills. Ability to work out differences of opinions and publish scalable and quality system design based on specification.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience with source code control systems DevOps preferred and CI/CD processes.
  • Strong knowledge of OOAD and multi-tier architectures and application of architectural design patterns for solution.
  • Strong knowledge with enterprise software development techniques such as SOA / EDA based design Microservices using Web API Queue based processing using any messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ MSMQ etc.
  • Ability to design develop and maintain large scale high performing high transactional systems.
  • Ability to diagram and document designs and requirements.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with presentation experience.
  • Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team while also being comfortable inleading a work initiative when directed to do so.
  • Ability to set strategic architectural direction in integration technologies.
  • Design and architect Identity and Access Management IAM solution using AD Microsoft application servers and Azure.
  • Design and develop low level environment and production environment to support Software development cycle.
  • Guide project teams with the implementations consistent with company policies and practices
  • Align projects with business and IT strategy to help projects sustain alignment with company policy’s and standards
  • Write policy and standards as needed to sustain company compliance with regulatory changes
  • Work with development and QA teams to ensure the use of secure coding practices and verification methods
  • Development of product roadmaps and align efforts to meet security goals
  • Deep knowledge in service-oriented architecture frameworks standards and tools.
  • Deep understanding of the architecture standards and best practices surrounding integration technologies
  • Deep understanding of the security considerations and implications surrounding SOA and transaction management.
  • Ability to determine the architectural implications from requirements that impact other areas of enterprise architecture.
  • Ability to breakdown requirements into project estimates and to determine timelines and dependencies with the other domains/ projects.
  • Clear understanding of ongoing and planned projects and their inter-dependencies/timelines.
  • Clear understanding of the governance process.
  • Deep understanding of all Enterprise Architecture processes.
  • Strong analytical problem solving and planning skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to adapt readily to changing business needs.
  • Enthusiastic can-do attitude with the drive to learn and improve.
  • Deep knowledge for design configuration and management of Azure and AWS.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Ten years of progressive responsibility in a .NET development environment, Required 7 Years
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities, Required 7 Years
  • Three years relevant experience with enterprise-wide INTEGRATION architecture in .NET environment required., Required 3 Years
  • Strong knowledge of OOAD and multi-tier architectures, and application of architectural design patterns for solution., Required 7 Years
  • Ability to design, develop and maintain large scale, high performing, high transactional systems in .NET., Required 7 Years
  • Expertise in C# programming language., Required 7 Years
  • Ability to diagram and document designs and requirements., Required 7 Years
  • Strong communication and written skills. Ability to work out differences of opinions and publish scalable and quality system design specifications, Required 7 Years
  • Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team while also being comfortable in leading a work initiative when directed to do so., Required 7 Years
  • Ability to set strategic architectural direction in integration technologies., Required 7 Years
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with presentation experience., Required 7 Years
  • Design and architect DVS Business applications., Required 7 Years
  • Design and develop low level environment and production environment to support Software development cycle., Required 7 Years
  • Design and architect Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution using AD, Microsoft application servers and Azure., Required 3 Years
  • Write policy and standards as needed to sustain company compliance with regulatory changes, Required 7 Years
  • Guide project teams with the implementations consistent with company policies and practices, Required 7 Years
  • Align projects with business and IT strategy to help projects sustain alignment with company policy’s and standards, Required 7 Years
  • Write policy and standards as needed to sustain company compliance with regulatory changes, Required 7 Years
  • Work with development and QA teams to ensure the use of secure coding practices and verification methods, Required 7 Years
  • Development of product roadmaps and align efforts to meet security goals, Required 7 Years
  • Design and develop databases, Required 7 Years
  • Deep knowledge in service-oriented architecture frameworks, standards and tools., Required 7 Years
  • Ability to diagram and document designs and requirements., Required 7 Years
  • Deep understanding of the architecture standards and best practices surrounding integration technologies, Required 3 Years
  • Deep understanding of the security considerations and implications surrounding SOA and transaction management., Required
  • Ability to breakdown requirements into project estimates and to determine timelines and dependencies with the other domains/ projects., Required
  • Ability to determine the architectural implications from requirements that impact other areas of enterprise architecture., Required
  • Clear understanding of ongoing and planned projects and their inter-dependencies/timelines., Required
  • Clear understanding of the governance process., Required
  • Deep understanding of all Enterprise Architecture processes., Required
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills., Required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., Required
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment., Required
  • Flexibility to adapt readily to changing business needs., Required
  • Optimize database systems for performance and reliability., Required
  • Monitor and provide technical assistance to resolve all database issues related to performance, security, capacity, and access., Required
  • Ensure data integrity and quality in database systems., Required
  • Prepare documentations regarding database design, configuration and change management tasks., Required
  • Experience with messaging platforms (such as Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ or MSMQ) and messaging patterns., Highly desired
  • Experience with Virginia State Government and VITA, highly desired, Nice to have

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AWP Data Analytics Specialist

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33400

AWP Data Analytics Specialist
*Local to Raleigh, NC preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • It’s expected that the Technical Specialist will be available 8 hours during standard business hours 8AM – 6PM M-F local time.
  • This is technical and analytical work in designing developing implementing and supporting AASHTOWare Project AWP for the client in an enterprise environment.
  • This role works with business analysts and other technical staff to deliver required functionality for AWP Preconstruction and CRL modules to the clients’ business customers using Agile best practices and methodologies.
  • It is expected that this position will be needed for the next year or two.
  • This is technical work with AWP and includes a wide range of activities related to software implementation and production support including system administration report writing automated testing configuration and interface development.
  • This individual will work directly for the clients’ Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager and work daily with the development team lead.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently, Required 5 Years
  • Knowledge of SQL, C#, .NET, python, powershell, command line and other standard languages used in web application development, Required 5 Years
  • Knowledge of best practices in coding and security, Required 5 Years
  • Ability to work well in a team, Required 5 Years
  • Ability to clearly explain technical processes to team members, Required 3 Years
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results, Required 3 Years
  • Experience in working with state DOT customers, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices, including GIT for source code maintenance, Required 5 Years
  • Understand AASHTOWare Project out of the box tools & processes, Required 3 Years
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AASHTOWare Project with requirements and make recommendations, based on technical expertise, Required 3 Years
  • Technical expertise in specific AASHTOWare Project functions and DOT business processes, Required 3 Years
  • Understanding of the AASHTOWare Project data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Knowledge of automated testing to be used when performing application upgrades, Highly desired 2 Years

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AWP Systems Engineer

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33399

AWP Systems Engineer
*Local to Raleigh, NC preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • It’s expected that the Test Engineer/Jr. Systems Engineer will be available 8 hours during standard business hours 8AM – 6PM M-F local time.
  • This is technical and analytical work in designing developing implementing and supporting AASHTOWare Project AWP software for bidding letting certified payroll compliance and market analysis data analytics reports and dashboards for the client.
  • This role works with business analysts and other technical staff to deliver required functionality for AWP Preconstruction and CRL modules to the clients’ business customers in an agile environment.
  • It is expected that this position will be needed for the next year or two.
  • This is technical work with AWP and supports participating in a wide range of activities related to implementation and support including system administration reporting automated testing configuration and interface development.
  • This individual will work directly for the clients’ Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and experience clearly communicating with developers, product analyst, customers and managers, Required 2 Years
  • Strong experience with automated testing tools and methods, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications/User Stories into Test Cases, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to clearly explain technical issues and processes to team members, software vendors and potentially other DOT’s, and manage testing support ne, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to work independently, managing own work task and deadlines, and coordinating team participation with others to complete testing assignments, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to organize and manage a central repository of Test Cases, and ability to migrate existing MS Excel test documentation to a centralized tool, Required 2 Years
  • Strong experience working in a SCRUM software development and support team, Required 2 Years
  • Familiarity with data models and ability to read them and research data relationships, Required 2 Years
  • Knowledge of any of the following: MS Power Automate, SQL,C#, .NET, python, PowerShell, command line or similar, to automate task, Required 2 Years
  • Strong experience using MS Azure DevOps, MS Teams, O365 applications, MS Office Suite applications, Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive , Required 2 Years
  • Ability to work well in a virtual team, Required 2 Years
  • General familiarity with change management processes in an enterprise, multi-stage environment (ServiceNow or similar), Highly desired 2 Years
  • General knowledge of IT and software development best practices, Required 2 Years
  • Experience with AASHTOWare Project software, Department of Transportation experience or similar., Required 2 Years
  • Experience with Windows Server/Desktop maintenance including installing applications, analyzing application logs, Required 2 Years
  • Experience with Cloud Services experience like AWS or Azure, Required 2 Years

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AWP Data Analytics Specialist

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33398

AWP Data Analytics Specialist
*Local to Raleigh, NC preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • This is technical and analytical work in designing developing implementing and supporting AASHTOWare Project AWP for the client.
  • This role works with business analysts and other technical staff to deliver required functionality for AWP Preconstruction and CRL modules to the clients’ business customers in an agile environment.
  • It is expected that this position will be needed for the next year or two.
  • This is technical work with AWP and includes a wide range of activities related to implementation and support including system administration report writing automated testing configuration and interface development.
  • This individual will work directly for the clients’ Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager.
  • It is critical this position be filled as soon as possible in order for the LCS IT team to maintain the current level of support for these applications.
  • It’s expected that the Technical Specialist will be available 8 hours during standard business hours 8AM – 6PM M-F local time.
  • Preference will be given to candidates living in North Carolina.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently
  • Knowledge of SQLC# .NET python PowerShell command line and other standard languages used in web application development
  • Knowledge of best practices in coding and security
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Ability to clearly explain technical processes to team members.
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results
  • Experience inworking with state customers.
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices including GIT for source code maintenance.
  • Understand AASHTOWare project AWP out of the box tools processes
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AWP with requirements and make recommendations based on technical expertise.
  • Technical expertise in specific AWP functions and the clients’ business processes.
  • Understanding of the AWP data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions.
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols
  • Knowledge of automated testing to be used when performing application upgrades.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently, Required 5 Years
  • Knowledge of SQL, C#, .NET, python, PowerShell, command line and other standard languages used in web application development, Required 5 Years
  • Knowledge of best practices in coding and security, Required 5 Years
  • Ability to work well in a team, Required 5 Years
  • Ability to clearly explain technical processes to team members, Required 3 Years
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results, Required 3 Years
  • Experience in working with state DOT customers, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices, including GIT for source code maintenance, Highly desired 5 Years
  • Understand AASHTOWare Project out of the box tools & processes, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AASHTOWare Project with requirements and make recommendations, based on technical expertise, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Technical expertise in specific AASHTOWare Project functions and DOT business processes, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Understanding of the AASHTOWare Project data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Knowledge of automated testing to be used when performing application upgrades, Highly desired 2 Years

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AWP Technical SME

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33397

AWP Technical SME
*Local to Raleigh, NC preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • This position will be serving as a Technical Specialist/Expert SME for AASHTOWare Project’s Preconstruction Civil Rights and Labor and Data Analytics modules and responsible for defining User Stories software implementation and enhancement request.
  • Individuals should have strong general knowledge of application development and architecture principals and knowledge of AWP modules/products.
  • They are responsible for ensuring team comprehension of technical and functional concepts to support working with the development team and Preconstruction Product Manager.
  • Work will include documenting the clients’ User Stories specific to Bidding and Letting business processes using AWP software but may also work on User Stories with other AWP Modules as needed.
  • This position will perform this work by developing Use Cases Test Cases Test Scripts UX modifications using XML reporting using SQL in an Agile/DevOps software development team.
  • This position will be responsible for software quality for new enhancements as assigned ensuring the highest possible quality outputs and reducing technical debt through adherence to AWP implementation Best Practices and Standards provided by AASHTO and its vendor.
  • This person will provide support for Pilot projects in development and designing integrations with other legacy applications and systems SAP/SharePoint etc.
  • This position will be responsible for meeting with the clients’ stakeholders to gather intelligence and demonstrate system capabilities.
  • This position is responsible for working with other analysts and developers to break down the design into milestones and work items tracking status of progress managing communication and dependencies both to the technical team and to the business customer as needed.
  • This individual will also coordinate test validation and rollout for functional components ensuring customers are informed trained with sufficient help training materials.
  • Our preferences are for familiarity and experience with AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction modules preconstruction letting processes considerable experience performing complex analysis agile development conventions such as SCRUM and general familiarity with Agile development life cycle in a state level Department
  • This individual will work directly for the clients’ Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience with AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software, especially Preconstruction, Civil Rights & Labor Data Analytics modules, Required 3 Years
  • General knowledge of software development methodology, enterprise systems and industry or professional standards, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with writing technical documentation, Required 3 Years
  • Excellent written and verbal communications – easily understands and is easily understood by others in highly collaborative, fast-paced teams, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with using SQL for querying databases, analyzing data and exporting/reporting out results, Required 3 Years
  • Experience using XML, especially in the context of modifying application user interfaces and editing exported system files, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with supporting product changes/change management, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with identifying, documenting, troubleshooting, validating, and resolving customer and system issues, Required 3 Years
  • Experience reviewing/analyzing software technical specifications and identifying relevant support information, Required 3 Years
  • Experience creating visualizations/process diagrams, Required 3 Years
  • Experience using Azure DevOps as part of an Agile team, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with collaborative prototyping & demo for new solutions, Required 3 Years
  • Experience writing training documentation for end users, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with process engineering, and creating supporting visualizations, Required 3 Years
  • General knowledge of IT technologies, architecture, infrastructure, and data center operations, Highly desired 3 Years
  • General knowledge of market analysis data analysis techniques and conventions, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Experience with project coordination, Nice to have 3 Years
  • Experience with MS Teams environment, Nice to have 3 Years
  • Experience with large systems that require integration with other enterprise systems (legacy systems, SharePoint, SAP, etc.), Nice to have 3 Years

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AWP Senior Developer

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33396

AWP Senior Developer
*Local to Raleigh, NC preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • It’s expected that the Technical Specialist will be available 8 hours during standard business hours 8AM – 6PM M-F local time.
  • This is technical and analytical work in designing developing implementing and supporting AASHTOWare Project AWP for the client.
  • This role works with business analysts and other technical staff to deliver required functionality for AWP Preconstruction and CRL modules to the clients’ business customers in an agile environment.
  • It is expected that this position will be needed for the next year or two.
  • This is technical work with AWP and includes a wide range of activities related to implementation and support including system administration report writing automated testing configuration and interface development.
  • This individual will work directly for the clients’ Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently
  • Experience using SQLC# .NET python PowerShell command line as used to support web application development
  • Experience using LAMDA for web application development and ability to clearly explain how this is used and when
  • Experience applying SOLID principals to software development and ability to clearly explain when and how to use these principals
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results
  • Experience working with state customers.
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices including GIT for source code maintenance.
  • Understand AASHTOWare project AWP out of the box tools processes
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AWP with requirements and make recommendations based on technical expertise.
  • Technical expertise in specific AWP functions and the clients’ business processes.
  • Understanding of the AWP data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols
  • Experience creating test scripts used when developing software to validate quality
  • Ability to create or modify custom reports using AWP’s Active Reports tool based on Grape City Tool
  • Ability to work well in a Agile SCRUM team decompose development work into backlog items that can be reliably estimated 1-2 weeks of work

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently, Required 5 Years
  • Knowledge of SQL, C#, .NET, python, PowerShell, command line and other standard languages used in web application development, Required 2 Years
  • Knowledge of best practices in coding and security, Required 2 Years
  • Experience working well with others in a SCRUM software development team following Agile, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to clearly explain technical processes to team members, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices, including GIT for source code maintenance, Required 2 Years
  • Experience in working with state DOT customers, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Understand AASHTOWare Project out of the box tools & processes , Highly desired 2 Years
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AASHTOWare Project with requirements and make recommendations, based on technical expertise , Highly desired 2 Years
  • Technical expertise in specific AASHTOWare Project functions and DOT business processes, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Understanding of the AASHTOWare Project data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Knowledge of automated testing to be used when performing application upgrades, Highly desired 2 Years
  • AASHTOWare Project (AWP) Active Reports Development (Grape City Tool), Highly desired 2 Years

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AWP Senior Developer

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33395

AWP Senior Developer
*Local to Raleigh, NC preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • It’s expected that the Technical Specialist will be available 8 hours during standard business hours 8AM – 6PM M-F local time.
  • This is technical and analytical work in designing developing implementing and supporting AASHTOWare Project AWP for the client.
  • This role works with business analysts and other technical staff to deliver required functionality for AWP Preconstruction and CRL modules to the clients’ business customers in an agile environment.
  • It is expected that this position will be needed for the next year or two.
  • This is technical work with AWP and includes a wide range of activities related to implementation and support including system administration report writing automated testing configuration and interface development.
  • This individual will work directly for the clients’ Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently
  • Experience using SQLC# .NET python PowerShell command line as used to support web application development
  • Experience using LAMDA for web application development and ability to clearly explain how this is used and when
  • Experience applying SOLID principals to software development and ability to clearly explain when and how to use these principals
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results
  • Experience working with state customers.
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices including GIT for source code maintenance.
  • Understand AASHTOWare project AWP out of the box tools processes
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AWP with requirements and make recommendations based on technical expertise.
  • Technical expertise in specific AWP functions and the clients’ business processes.
  • Understanding of the AWP data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols
  • Experience creating test scripts used when developing software to validate quality
  • Ability to create or modify custom reports using AWP’s Active Reports tool based on Grape City Tool
  • Ability to work well in a Agile SCRUM team decompose development work into backlog items that can be reliably estimated 1-2 weeks of work

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently, Required 5 Years
  • Knowledge of SQL, C#, .NET, python, powershell, command line and other standard languages used in web application development, Required 2 Years
  • Knowledge of best practices in coding and security, Required 2 Years
  • Experience working well with others in a SCRUM software development team following Agile, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to clearly explain technical processes to team members, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices, including GIT for source code maintenance, Required 2 Years
  • Experience in working with state DOT customers, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Understand AASHTOWare Project out of the box tools & processes , Highly desired 2 Years
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AASHTOWare Project with requirements and make recommendations, based on technical expertise , Highly desired 2 Years
  • Technical expertise in specific AASHTOWare Project functions and DOT business processes, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Understanding of the AASHTOWare Project data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Knowledge of automated testing to be used when performing application upgrades, Highly desired 2 Years
  • AASHTOWare Project (AWP) Active Reports Development (Grape City Tool), Highly desired 2 Years

 

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AWP Technical SME

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33394

AWP Technical SME
*Local to Raleigh, NC Preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • This position will be serving as a Technical Specialist/Expert SME for AASHTOWare Project’s Preconstruction Civil Rights and Labor and Data Analytics modules and responsible for defining User Stories the clients’ software implementation and enhancement request.
  • Individuals should have strong general knowledge of application development and architecture principals and knowledge of AWP modules/products.
  • They are responsible for ensuring team comprehension of technical and functional concepts to support working with the development team and Preconstruction Product Manager.
  • Work will include documenting the clients’ User Stories specific to Bidding and Letting business processes using AWP software but may also work on User Stories with other AWP Modules as needed.
  • This position will perform this work by developing Use Cases Test Cases Test Scripts UX modifications using XML reporting using SQL in an Agile/DevOps software development team.
  • This position will be responsible for software quality for new enhancements as assigned ensuring the highest possible quality outputs and reducing technical debt through adherence to AWP implementation Best Practices and Standards provided by AASHTO and its vendor.
  • This person will provide support for Pilot projects in development and designing integrations with other legacy applications and systems SAP/SharePoint etc.
  • This position will be responsible for meeting with the clients’ stakeholders to gather intelligence and demonstrate system capabilities.
  • This position is responsible for working with other analysts and developers to break down the design into milestones and work items tracking status of progress managing communication and dependencies both to the technical team and to the business customer as needed.
  • This individual will also coordinate test validation and rollout for functional components ensuring customers are informed trained with sufficient help training materials.
  • Our preferences are for familiarity and experience with AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction modules preconstruction letting processes considerable experience performing complex analysis agile development conventions such as SCRUM and general familiarity with Agile development life cycle in a state level Department.
  • This individual will work directly for the Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience with AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software, especially Preconstruction, Civil Rights & Labor Data Analytics modules, Required 3 Years
  • General knowledge of software development methodology, enterprise systems and industry or professional standards, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with writing technical documentation, Required 3 Years
  • Excellent written and verbal communications – easily understands and is easily understood by others in highly collaborative, fast-paced teams, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with using SQL for querying databases, analyzing data and exporting/reporting out results, Required 3 Years
  • Experience using XML, especially in the context of modifying application user interfaces and editing exported system files, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with supporting product changes/change management , Required 3 Years
  • Experience with identifying, documenting, troubleshooting, validating, and resolving customer and system issues, Required 3 Years
  • Experience reviewing/analyzing software technical specifications and identifying relevant support information, Required 3 Years
  • Experience creating visualizations/process diagrams, Required 3 Years
  • Experience using Azure DevOps as part of an Agile team, Required 3 Years
  • Experience with collaborative prototyping & demo for new solutions, Required 3 Years
  • Experience writing training documentation for end users, Required 2 Years
  • Experience with process engineering, and creating supporting visualizations, Required 3 Years
  • General knowledge of IT technologies, architecture, infrastructure, and data center operations, Highly desired 3 Years
  • General knowledge of market analysis data analysis techniques and conventions, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Experience with project coordination, Nice to have 3 Years
  • Experience with MS Teams environment, Nice to have 3 Years
  • Experience with large systems that require integration with other enterprise systems (legacy systems, SharePoint, SAP, etc.), Nice to have 3 Years

 

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AWP Senior Developer

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33393

AWP Senior Developer
*Local to Raleigh, NC preferred
*This is a remote position

Description:

  • It’s expected that the Technical Specialist will be available 8 hours during standard business hours 8AM – 6PM M-F local time.
  • This is technical and analytical work in designing developing implementing and supporting AASHTOWare Project AWP for the client.
  • This role works with business analysts and other technical staff to deliver required functionality for AWP Preconstruction and CRL modules to the client business customers in an agile environment.
  • It is expected that this position will be needed for the next year or two.
  • This is technical work with AWP and includes a wide range of activities related to implementation and support including system administration report writing automated testing configuration and interface development.
  • This individual will work directly for the clients’ Transportation Letting and Compliance Systems LCS manager.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently
  • Experience using SQLC# .NET python PowerShell command line as used to support web application development
  • Experience using LAMBDA for web application development and ability to clearly explain how this is used and when
  • Experience applying SOLID principals to software development and ability to clearly explain when and how to use these principals
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results
  • Experience working with state customers.
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices including GIT for source code maintenance.
  • Understand AASHTOWare project AWP out of the box tools processes
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AWP with requirements and make recommendations based on technical expertise.
  • Technical expertise in specific AWP functions and the clients’ business processes.
  • Understanding of the AWP data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols
  • Experience creating test scripts used when developing software to validate quality
  • Ability to create or modify custom reports using AWP’s Active Reports tool based on Grape City Tool
  • Ability to work well in a Agile SCRUM team decompose development work into backlog items that can be reliably estimated 1-2 weeks of work

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work and to work independently, Required5Years
  • Knowledge of SQL, C#, .NET, python, powershell, command line and other standard languages used in web application development, Required 2 Years
  • Knowledge of best practices in coding and security, Required 2 Years
  • Experience working well with others in a SCRUM software development team following Agile, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to clearly explain technical processes to team members, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to review and translate business user specifications to configure COTS applications to produce desired results, Required 2 Years
  • Ability to execute technical work using best practices, including GIT for source code maintenance, Required 2 Years
  • Experience in working with state DOT customers, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Understand AASHTOWare Project out of the box tools & processes, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze AASHTOWare Project with requirements and make recommendations, based on technical expertise, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Technical expertise in specific AASHTOWare Project functions and DOT business processes, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Understanding of the AASHTOWare Project data model and how to use the Interactive Data Model tool for development of solutions, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Ability to recommend development of and demonstrate best use of appropriate testing protocols, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Knowledge of automated testing to be used when performing application upgrades, Highly desired 2 Years
  • AASHTOWare Project (AWP) Active Reports Development (Grape City Tool), Highly desired 2 Years

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Senior Business Systems Analyst

  • Location: Mechanicsville, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33391

Senior Business Systems Analyst
*This is a hybrid position with 3 days/week onsite

Description:

  • This contract position will be serving as a Senior Business Systems Analyst and Atlassian JIRA and BOX.com Administrator.
  • Should the authority purchase and implement other small COTS/SaaS applications this position would be instrumental in both their implementation and future maintenance and support.
  • In addition to support activities the incoming candidate will also be responsible for any requirements development and prioritization of enhancement requests.
  • They will also be responsible for escalating platform related issues and partnering with the appropriate vendor for resolution.
  • The incoming candidate needs to be a self-starter and fast learner who remains calm under pressure and who possesses excellent time management skills with an ability to communicate with colleagues from various areas of the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as IT product configuration administrator for Atlassian, JIRA, BOX.com and any other small SaaS/COTS products implemented in future
  • Partner with business and IT stakeholders to identify and implement configuration-based enhancements to support Atlassian, JIRA, and BOX.com based on industry best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve configuration-related issues and defects and determine whether to escalate to vendor support
  • Partners with the key stakeholders to evaluate product upgrades and perform an impact assessment on both the existing systems and business processes
  • Elicits and writes requirements for all requested enhancements to supported products
  • Creates and/or maintains appropriately detailed business and system documentation
  • Creates detailed data mappings as needed for data integration with legacy systems
  • Serves as an escalation point of contact for the IT Production Support Team for supported systems
  • Partners with key business and technical stakeholders to maintain and/or establish standards and governance to ensure adherence to standards when it comes to the administration maintenance and enhancement of the supported applications
  • Partners with key business and technical stakeholders to annually review maintain and/or develop an operational support plan for the products
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for both the use of the supported applications and their technical implementation
  • Works with other IT functional groups to resolve issues related to connectivity and interfaces with other systems
  • Directs Stakeholders to submit a project initiation request for enhancements or additions that exceeds the bandwidth capacity and/or capabilities of day-to-day administration and 3rd party vendor supported enhancements
  • Coordinates Release Change Management efforts and for ensures that the change management process is followed for each release including those that contain just product configuration changes
  • Mentors and trains a back-up resource if/when available
  • Other duties as assigned such as a back-up to the CAR BAR and VAL applications as needed for resource redundancy training and guidance provided

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Has previous experience as a Sr. BSA or Applications Analyst as either a cloud-based or on-premise COTS product administrator
  • Previous experience as functional level expert and administration of Atlassian JIRA Jira Service Management Atlassian Access
  • Ability to learn new products and systems quickly
  • Possesses excellent problem solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
  • Is a self-starter and independent worker does not require detailed instructions on what tasks to complete or how to complete them
  • Works independently and is able to effectively and efficiently translate business process and technical goals into actionable tasks
  • Able to balance multiple assignments simultaneously based on priority and complexity
  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills with both IT and Business Professionals at all levels of organization able to speak to big picture as well as technical details and knows when to speak to each and how
  • Diligently but tactfully pursues answers to needed questions to address gaps and advance work progress
  • Effectively facilitate meetings and requirements gathering sessions
  • Writes specific measurable and testable user stories with detailed acceptance criteria
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Word Excel PowerPoint Visio
  • Makes recommendations for the logical design of COTs product enhancements
  • Publishes clear and effective process flows
  • Critical thinking skills

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Previous experience as JIRA Architect
  • Certified Atlassian Cloud Administrator
  • Previous experience using and/or administering BOX.com

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience as a Sr. BSA and as either a cloud-based or on-premise COTS product administrator, Required 3 Years
  • Previous experiencing using and/or administering Atlassian JIRA and/or Confluence, Required 2 Years
  • Develops clear and effective business and system documentation (process flows, data mapping, etc.), Required 5 Years
  • Effectively facilitate meetings and requirements gathering sessions, Required 4 Years
  • Previous experience troubleshooting software related issues and defects (both SaaS/COTs and In-House developed), Required 2 Years
  • Basic SQL Skills (Select only, ability to write complex joins), Required 5 Years
  • Full SDLC experience, Required 5 Years
  • Experience working and partnering with Vendor Support, Required 2 Years
  • Previous experience using and/or administering Box.com, Highly desired 1 Years
  • Previous experience as JIRA Architect, Highly desired 1 Years
  • Certified Atlassian Cloud Administrator, Highly desired 1 Years

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Controls Specialist

  • Location: Chester, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33390

Controls Specialist
*Local to Richmond, VA preferred
*This is an onsite position

Description:

  • Work under the direction of the Project Manager (PM) to acquire, track, and report on all financial aspects of the project and assist in other office management responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Review the financial goals of the project with the Project Manager/PCC as required.
  • Communicate regularly with the Project Manager/PCC throughout the project regarding any issues that may potentially impact the project financials.
  • Become familiar with the Project Management Filing Structure at a working level.
  • Assist with other project controls aspects as needed.
  • Proficient in MS 365, SAP, and MS Project
  • Run SAP CJI3 cost reports to actualize previous month/year-to-date cost for monthly Capital and O&M forecasts
  • Update Project Scorecards
  • Enter Keycard Access Requests
  • Review Invoices and enter cost codes and route to me for approvals
  • Create and submit Flex Card Expense reports in Concur Travel
  • Track purchase requisitions, purchase orders, milestone payments, and invoices
  • Request Service Entries or Accruals
  • Update Microsoft Project schedules
  • Enter Background Investigations
  • Assist with finalizing Supplier proposals and drafting purchase requisitions, preparing documents, etc.
  • Support project personnel, e.g. enter IT Request Center requisitions
  • Complete Project Closeout Forms and submit to financial analysts
  • Assist will Capital PAR & required document submittals
  • Assist will Capital Planning efforts
  • Attend meetings to take notes when I have meeting conflicts: double, triple booked, Vaca or PTO, etc.
  • In some cases, take meeting notes, action items, and distribute.

PO Tracking Summary:

  • Maintain the PO Tracking summary report – update it monthly to run actual PO value reports and days remaining on each PO and discuss with PM/PCC.

SAP Reports:

  • Run monthly cost report for entire project and all WBS/order numbers, populate tracking spreadsheet, find variances, discuss with PM/PCC.

Scorecards/KPIs:

  • Assist PM/PCC in populating monthly scorecards & KPIs with safety man-hours and financials and discuss with PM/PCC prior to issue.

Monthly Cost Forecasts:

  • Meet with PM/PCC, develop monthly cost forecast, and send to financial analyst.

Change Order Tracking:

  • Receive inputs from PM/PCC, maintain cumulative change order log.

Invoice Management:

  • Assist PM/PCC with invoice tracking, approval, and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in business/engineering or computer Science with 7 Years of SAP Financial Management experience,
  • OR BS in Business; Engineering or Computer Science and an MBA with 5 years of SAP Financial Management experience.
  • Good & effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively as the PMs or PCCs trusted financial administrator.
  • Must have good planning and office management skills.
  • Skilled in use of personal computer and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to work effectively with management and co-workers and to make effective decisions.
  • Ability to follow and/or implement efficient processes and provide recommendations to Project Manager/Project Controls Coordinator.
  • Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
  • Good judgment skills are required.
  • Existing or learned skills in SAP are required.

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ServiceNow Developer

  • Location: Raleigh, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33388

ServiceNow Developer
*Local to Raleigh, NC only please
*This position is primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings

Description:

  • We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated ServiceNow Developer to join our dynamic team.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing developing and implementing ServiceNow applications and solutions.
  • You will be responsible for customizing and configuring the ServiceNow platform to meet business needs as well as providing ongoing support and maintenance

Responsibilities:

  • Design and Development: Create and manage ServiceNow applications and modules including form design workflow creation and custom scripting.
  • Configuration: Customize ServiceNow modules and applications to fit the specific needs of the business including incident management change management problem management and more.
  • Integration: Develop and maintain integrations between ServiceNow and other systems or platforms using web services APIs or other integration tools.
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Identify and resolve issues with the ServiceNow platform including debugging and troubleshooting problems with scripts workflows or integrations.
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation for ServiceNow configurations customizations and integrations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts project managers and end-users to understand requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs.
  • Best Practices: Implement best practices for ServiceNow development and administration including coding standards testing procedures and change management processes.
  • Upgrades and Maintenance: Participate in system upgrades and maintenance activities ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Proven ServiceNow experience, Required 3 Years
  • Web applications, networks, protocols and email (SMTP, POP3), Required 3 Years
  • Basic understanding of ITIL v3 methodologies, Required 3 Years
  • Understanding of enterprise IT architecture, Required 3 Years
  • Working knowledge of relational databases, Required 3 Years
  • Web Technologies (XML, HTML, JAVA Script, AJAX, CSS, HTTP, etc.), Required 3 Years
  • Impeccable time-management and record keeping, Required 5 Years
  • The ability to take complex end-user requirements to code, Required 5 Years
  • A positive can-do attitude & willingness to learn, Required 5 Years
  • A strong personal commitment to quality service, Required 5 Years
  • The ability to work independently and with a team, Required 3 Years
  • LDAP directories, such as: Active Directory, eDirectory, OpenLDAP., Required 3 Years
  • Excellent communication, Required 5 Years

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Data Analyst

  • Location: Harrisburg, PA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33387

Data Analyst
*Local to Harrisburg, PA only please
*This is a hybrid position

Description:

  • The client is looking to hire a data analyst to assist with their Enterprise Risk Management program and other analyst projects.
  • The Data Analyst will collaborate with internal business partners to develop deliver and maintain analytic applications and solutions in furtherance of the department’s enterprise risk management goals.
  • Typical responsibilities include use case development and opportunity sizing experimentation and feature analysis strategic roadmap creation visualization and partnership with data engineering on data transformations.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage with internal partners to understand business strategy questions goals and risk.
  • Bring structure to business requests translate requirements into an analytical project approach and lead projects through completion.
  • Provide tactical and strategic guidance to peers specifically as it relates to performance reporting.
  • Leverage data to inform risk management practices set benchmarks and risk tolerance thresholds.
  • Acquire and compile structured and unstructured data and verify its quality accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Perform analyses of historical data to surface trends and insights using advanced analytical methods.
  • Prepare and deliver visualizations and internal presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible actionable solutions for business partners to implement.
  • Develop own and manage recurring analytic or reporting processes.
  • Proactively expand knowledge of business and analytics and shares with team members.
  • Share and document best practices.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Minimum of three years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Stakeholder management Tableau preferred/Power BI SQL Python risk management experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Minimum of three years related Data Analyst work experience., Required 3 Years
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience., Required
  • The ideal candidate will have: Stakeholder management, Tableau (preferred)/Power BI, SQL, Python and risk management experience., Required

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Splunk Cyber Security Engineer

  • Location: Fairfax, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33386

Splunk Cyber Security Engineer
*This is a hybrid position

Description:

  • Splunk Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for engineering data ingestion into the clients’ Splunk instance is configured and maintained properly.
  • This includes but is not limited to onboarding new data ingestion sources modifying and adjusting current sources and maintaining the backend of Splunk throughout the clients’ Operations Technology Network.

Responsibilities:

  • Splunk Backend Management
  • Management of Indexes
  • Onboarding new Indexes as needed
  • Onboarding Log Sources
  • Maintaining Current Log Sources
  • Installing/Update Apps and Addons in Splunk
  • Researching Splunk Add-ons
  • Splunk Change Management and Maintenance
  • Network Knowledge Understanding of how data flows throughout the network
  • Linux Syslog Maintenance
  • Log Rotation
  • Maintenance of Syslog Services
  • Red Hat Linux Administration
  • Linux Updates
  • Security Patching
  • Splunk Deployments
  • On Call for Splunk related outages

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Splunk Core, Required 3 Years
  • Splunk ES, Required 3 Years
  • Networking Knowledge, Required 2 Years
  • Splunk Management of Indexes, Required 3 Years
  • Splunk Apps and Addon’s Configuration Knowledge, Required 3 Years
  • Red Hat Linux Administration, Required 3 Years
  • Change Management Experience, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Linux Syslog Administration, Required 2 Years
  • Splunk Log Source Onboading, Required 3 Years
  • Splunk Maintenance, Required 3 Years
  • Splunk Gov Cloud, Highly desired 2 Years

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Senior .Net Developer

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33385

Senior .Net Developer
*Local to Richmond, VA only please
*This is a hybrid position with 3 days/week onsite

Description:

  • The client is seeking a senior Developer with .Net Applications Developer experience who will be responsible for managing encoding analyzing complex software requirements to design and develop high quality components using the .NET Core framework.
  • The Senior Developer is expected to ensure that programming best practices are being followed prioritize work effectively and write system documentation when required.
  • The successful candidate should have strong communication skills to be effective in both technical and business requirement discussions.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to develop applications and backend services using C# ASP.NET MVC Web API, Java Script, JQuery, Angular, JS Node.js, CSS, and Blazor.
  • Design and develop using appropriate software design patterns to attain high reusability and maintainability.
  • Write effective unit tests and integration tests to ensure high quality software delivery.
  • In-depth knowledge of system design patterns tiered architecture and testing practices.
  • Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
  • Work with project business and system analysts to clarify the requirements and then implement them.
  • Participate in Agile SDLC.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Web Application development experience and fluency with JavaScript including frameworks JQuery, React, Angular or Blazor, CSS3 and HTML5, Required 10 Years
  • Experience with Automated Builds using Microsoft Team Foundation, Required 10 Years
  • Experience with Oracle SQL Server Database, Required 7 Years
  • Experience with PL/SQL and using Oracle Database, Required 7 Years
  • Experience with Process automation and troubleshooting, Required 7 Years
  • Experience with Agile SDLC best practices, Required 3 Years

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SharePoint Developer

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33384

SharePoint Developer
*Local to Richmond, VA preferred
*Candidate will need to pick up equipment onsite
*This is a hybrid position with occasional onsite meetings

Description:

  • The client seeks to digitize and automate current paper-based records to streamline access to information across the agency.
  • The client is digitizing its paper-based records for storage and management in SharePoint.
  • The client seeks a SharePoint Architect to support the digitization effort by creating and managing SharePoint sites for customers across the agency.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise customers on SharePoint features and how they apply to their unique needs
  • Understand and apply records management principles/rules based on individual customer requirements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create consistent user-friendly design and implementation approach
  • Apply user UI/UX best practices to ensure 508 compliance adherences to the clients’ design standards and provide a seamless user experience
  • Understand and troubleshoot security issues customer questions and other inquiries as needed
  • Understand and apply the clients’ approved standards and processes
  • Develop a SharePoint Records Center using retention labels to manage required retention policies creating and managing file plans and building simple workflows and processes
  • Develop solutions that comply with existing security protocols and guidelines
  • Identify and escalate items that are architecturally significant and thereby affect development design/approach/solution
  • Engage in consistent and ongoing interactions with customer subject matter experts
  • Facilitate trainings and education opportunities
  • Other duties as needed

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Extensive knowledge using SharePoint Designer and InfoPath
  • Ability to manage Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Center
  • Experience with SharePoint site creation UI/UX design document library configuration view creation and metadata management
  • Extensive knowledge and experience developing in 4 or more of the Power Platform technologies specifically: Power Apps – Model Driven Power Apps -Canvas Apps Power Pages Power Automate – Cloud flows Power BI – Desktop Publishing to Online Power Query AI Builder

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • previous experience as a SharePoint Developer/Architect, Required 5 Years
  • UI experience, Required 4 Years
  • UX experience, Required 4 Years
  • developing custom SharePoint solutions, Required 4 Years
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform licensing, the API limits, and throttling limitations within Power Platform, Required 3 Years
  • Creating complex workflows and business processes using Power Automate, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with SharePoint site creation, UI/UX design, document library configuration, view creation, and metadata management, Required 5 Years
  • Professional experience developing in 4 or more of the Power Platform technologies, Required 4 Years
  • In-depth understanding of SharePoint in a records management, information governance or compliance role ideally with strong Records Management knowhow, Highly desired 2 Years
  • In-depth understanding of the Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, and O365 platforms, Desired 2 Years
  • PL-100: Power Platform App Maker Associate, Desired 2 Years
  • Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Desired 2 Years
  • Exam MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration, Desired 2 Years
  • Power Platform Fundamentals, Highly desired 2 Years

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SAS Programmer Analyst

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33383

SAS Programmer Analyst
*This is a hybrid position with 2 days/week onsite

Description:

  • The client has an immediate need for a Medicaid SAS developer with expertise in SAS Enterprise Guide visual analytics and in the design of data conversion strategy real-time analytics and reporting solutions for the Care Management CRMS and Encounter Processing EPS Solutions within the Medicaid Enterprise Solution MES.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying data sources and data elements to meet business requirements
  • Creating and supporting automated data extracts and interface processes
  • Creating extract files reports analytics dashboards
  • Modifying existing processes to meet business requirements
  • Designing developing and testing solutions that meet complex business requirements
  • Working with business users to understand requirements
  • Working independently and collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders at all levels of the
  • organization external agencies CMS VITA and vendors
  • Working on multiple assignments concurrently and meet important target dates

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience with SAS Enterprise Guide, visual analytics for data analysis and reporting, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with data architecture, data integration, data visualization, reporting, and process automation, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with SAS (programming), R, PL/SQL, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with Oracle, DB2, MS SQL Server, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with ETL tools, Business Analytics tools, Required 5 Years
  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop and test solutions for complex solutions that meet user and agency requirements, Required 5 Years
  • Development experience using Software Development Life Cycle methodologies, Required 5 Years
  • Experience communicating verbally and in writing with technical colleagues and business users, Required 5 Years
  • Experience providing accurate estimates of effort and duration to complete assignments, Required 5 Years
  • Experience creating documentation to include technical design, flow diagrams, test results and user documentation, Required 5 Years
  • Experience working with SAS scheduler, Required 1 Years
  • Experience creating CI/CD pipelines and software build automation in one or more platforms. (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline), Required 2 Years
  • Experience with GIT version control software and GIT workflows, Required 2 Years
  • Experience with Data Warehousing, ETL Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Highly desired 5 Years
  • Experience with Production Support and issue resolution, Highly desired 5 Years
  • Experience with MongoDB, Highly desired 2 Years
  • Experience with SAS Viya, Highly desired 1 Years
  • Experience with SAS Administration, Highly desired 1 Years
  • Experience with Qlik, Nice to have 1 Years
  • Working knowledge of JSON, XML, multi-schema files, parquet, etc., Highly desired 2 Years
  • Experience with Talend, Nice to have 1 Years

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Computer Operator

  • Location: Harrisburg, PA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33382

Computer Operator
*Local to Harrisburg, PA only please
*This position is currently remote and is subject to change

Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day technical support for all production workload scheduling and coordination for job execution across four platforms in two datacenters.
  • Have a working knowledge of current mainframe technology with emphasis on the z/OS operating system IMS DB2 VTAM SDSF ITOM and JES2.
  • Consult/Participate in a joint effort with application development teams to understand business initiatives and provide technical analysis to ensure maximum workflow on all platforms while supporting current methodologies and efficient production processing.
  • Receive change and incident requests through the BMC Remedy on-line intranet based system.
  • Positions in this unit have the responsibility for processing all change requests affecting the mainframe\server production environments in the Remedy application.
  • Scope of Remedy work includes processing department and bureau requests
  • Coordinating and changing all RACF protected production libraries for program source code executable load modules JCL IBMs TIVOLI Workload Scheduler/Controller TWSC and related procedures.
  • Work as an analyst for the Remedy Service Management System providing coordination analysis and support for the review routing closure and quality assurance for all requests for IT Services involving production migration workload applications naming convention standard configuring timelines and implementation of workflows running and the decommissioning of legacy batch jobs as new platforms are implemented.
  • Verify accuracy of each request for complete information required approvals and enforce policies and procedures related to each request.
  • Perform changes as requested or redirect requests requiring further clarification and contact requestor to obtain additional information when needed.
  • Process Remedy exceptions and special job requests requiring unique or emergency handling.
  • These include jobs to be run in the production environment that are outside the normal processing schedule.
  • The complexity and nature of this work requires the individual to be receptive to the daily challenges provided by these requests.
  • Ensure submitted change requests are complete and accurate and review Remedy activity that includes requests results and ensure all requests are handled within pre-determined schedules
  • Process and communicate via the ‘Daily Report’ e-mailed to Operations RTP Data Center with all special job handling information and instructions for daily production processing including schedule changes.
  • Review daily production report from the outsourced data center for accuracy and required information.
  • Scheduling batch jobs which consist of updating calendars from normal work days to state holidays and to calculate dates tailored for the JCL.
  • Determine period definitions and run cycles per the yearly calendar.
  • Use the Dynamic Workload Console and Tivoli Workload Scheduler to schedule production jobs for batch processing.
  • Understand and enforce policies and procedures related to the clients’ workload scheduling services including naming standards runbooks triggers and error code handling.
  • Recommend improvements to work standards for assigning scheduling and reviewing both day-to-day activities and for long term initiatives.
  • Support Implementations or Releases which may require evening or weekend coverage.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience with scheduling Batch Processing jobs on mainframe and/or servers., Required 1 Years
  • Essential knowledge of primary mainframe systems with emphasis on TSO, ISPF, JES2 and ITOM., Required 1 Years
  • Working with BMC Remedy Service Management System., Required 1 Years

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Workstation Specialist

  • Location: Clearfield County, PA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33380

Workstation Specialist
*Local to the Clearfield, PA area only please
*This is a hybrid position with 4 days/week onsite

Description:

  • The client requires the services of a Workstation Specialist with advanced PC installation support and troubleshooting experience to work with existing client/IED Delivery Center IT team members to support users located at various offices construction field site offices county stockpiles and other remote offices throughout their geographic five-county region within the Commonwealth.
  • The Workstation Specialist will be responsible for assisting IT staff by providing Tier 2 support for hardware and software and installation and troubleshooting services throughout District 2.
  • Candidate must possess the ability to install and configure PC hardware peripherals and software in both a network primarily and stand-alone environments.
  • The ability to use diagnostic software is required.
  • The ability to read understand and follow technical manuals schematics and documented processes in the English language is required.
  • The ability to assemble and support a microcomputer system and multifunction printers as well as install Cat5e and/or Cat6 cable runs and perform cable terminations is required.
  • The ability to assemble and support a microcomputer system and multifunction printers as well as install Cat5e and/or Cat6 cable runs and perform cable terminations is required.
  • Specific knowledge required in LAN/WAN TCP/IP Remedy MS Windows RDP and SCCM.
  • The resource may also be required to document and follow technical processes. Strong communications customer service skills leadership a high level of attention to detail and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment are also required.
  • Although the primary focus of this position is to support field site offices the Workstation Specialist will also be required to support all other areas of the client including all units throughout the District Office County Offices and Stockpiles Traffic Management Center Driver License Centers Welcome Centers and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and PA Emergency Management Association (PEMA) remote sites should the need arise.

Responsibilities:
1. Installs computer system hardware software and related peripherals in accordance with departmental procedures and technical manuals.

  • Installs and configures PC hardware and peripherals to meet user requirements.
  • Installs and troubleshoots Cisco VPN routers.
  • Connects/disconnects PCs and printers to the network or local device.
  • Assigns workstation names for PCs being added to the network using Active Directory.
  • Installs related software Windows applications network drivers needed for proper
  • functioning of the complete system and all interconnected devices.
  • Installs and configures CISCO AnyConnect VPN software.
  • Upgrades or repairs existing PC equipment by replacing or adding memory hard drives and I/O cards as required.
  • Installs and tests images.
  • Plan schedule and track hardware deployments.
  • Install and troubleshoot Cat5e/6 network cabling terminations and patching.
  • Train end users on use of newly deployed equipment and/or software.

2. Provides direct support for workstation requests and issues.

  • Responds to workstation related trouble calls both on-site and remotely.
  • Provide PC related support to end users via in person telephone and e-mail.
  • Process requests for enterprise user accounts.
  • Troubleshoots individual PC problems resulting from SCCM pushes.
  • Run SCCM reports and monitor workstations for compliance.
  • Creates and updates Remedy tickets.

3. Garage Diagnostics Software.

  • Ensures mobile devices and adapters are kept current with latest patches drivers firmware and software updates as well as routinely monitoring devices to ensure they are being connected to the LAN and receiving updates.
  • Masters the troubleshooting procedures and support requirements for the garage diagnostic software and adapters.

4. Mobile iOS device support.

  • Configures and issues new iPhones and iPads.
  • Troubleshoots issues and provides training to users.
  • Monitors and updates devices in MDM Console.

5. Ensure complete and accurate equipment inventory.

  • Unpacks/packs computer equipment.
  • Receives checks in and inventories equipment and reports all inventory transfers.
  • Records inventory information and updates Remedy Asset Management System.
  • Runs reports from Remedy Asset Management System.
  • Coordinate equipment deliveries and pickups with staff.

6. Telecommunications.

  • Support for telecommunication equipment and services to include wiring analog lines VoIP sets audio and video conference equipment smartboards web conferencing and unified communications i.e. Microsoft Teams.

7. Document technical processes and/or update existing documentation if needed.
8. Identify and recommend opportunities for efficiency gains.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting PC hardware/software in an enterprise LAN/WAN environment., Required 2 Years
  • Experience installing and supporting laptops/docking stations., Required 2 Years
  • Experience installing and supporting multifunction print devices., Required 2 Years
  • Experience with Remedy or similar ticketing system., Required 2 Years
  • Experience with premise cabling (installing Cat5e/6 cable and terminations)., Required 2 Years
  • Valid Driver’s License., Required
  • Ability and flexibility to travel to attend trainings, meetings, or assist other districts when required., Required
  • Possess the following core competencies: continuous attention to detail, high performance in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, Required
  • disciplined to follow established SOPs, and effective communication skills, both written and spoken, in the English language., Required
  • Experience with Cisco VPN router installation and support., Desired
  • Experience with Active Directory., Desired
  • Experience with Hyena System Management Software., Desired
  • Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager., Desired
  • Experience creating process documentation (strong writing skills)., Desired
  • Experience in project management., Desired
  • Experience leading team deployments., Desired
  • Experience reading and interpreting architectural and electrical plan sets used for remodeling facilities and/or building new facilities., Desired

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Business Analyst

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33379

Business Analyst
*This is a hybrid position with 2 days/week onsite

Description:

  • BA required with technical background to support SW development IT Projects Waterfall/Agile

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all tasks related to business analysis conduct analysis determine problems identify business needs elicit requirements and manage stakeholders to meet business and project objectives.
  • During execution they facilitate the implementation of the Product service or result of the project.
  • Act as the link between the Product Owner/Business Owner and the technical IT team.
  • Define project scope and risk analysis.
  • Facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer between stakeholders and the development team.
  • Track metrics like user adoption and engagement to identify areas for improvement.
  • Facilitate user acceptance tests and business validation discussions and meetings.
  • Help to ensure that continuous prioritization of requirements.
  • As an Agile Business Analyst Agile BA who understands and experienced with the Agile methodology to help using business Agile principles work with stakeholders to help them understand the benefits of Agile and how it can help their business.
  • They also help the development team understand the business requirements and how they can be met using Agile methods.
  • Analyze the Business Domain initiatives to identify epics and features requirements.
  • Help Product Owner develop and manage Product strategy.
  • Stock and refine the Product Catalog.
  • Help break user stories into Minimum Viable Product MVP.
  • Help development team understand bigger picture.
  • Convert business requirements into business process flows and functional requirements.
  • Serve as Proxy Product Owner/Business Lead customers needed.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Strong Communication Skills: An Agile BA needs to communicate with nearly everyone and consider everybody’s needs and concerns.
  • At the same time, they should ensure a shared understanding of the product vision and requirements.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: As Agile teams are cross-functional and self-organizing an Agile BA must learn to continuously self-reflect and think how best they can contribute to the team.
  • They should be able to easily adapt to new and changing requirements by doing detailed analysis beforehand.
  • Knowledge of Different Tools and Techniques: Agile tools and techniques make the team more effective.
  • They help to ease backlog management provide real-time collaboration make estimates and reports for sprints and releases.
  • A good grasp of the different tools and techniques available for Agile isa crucial skill to become an Agile BA.
  • Facilitation skills: The ability to effectively facilitate meetings for requirement gathering for both traditional and refinement ceremonies is vital.
  • Scrum masters ensure these events run smoothly and focus on the intended outcomes.
  • Technical knowledge: While not mandatory having a technical background can be beneficial especially when working with development teams.
  • It allows scrum masters to better understand the technical challenges faced by the team.
  • Scrum framework: SME in agile/ scrum frameworks and tools.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Exp with Scrum framework, Required 4 Years
  • Exp with Business Analysis (use cases), Required 5 Years
  • Exp with Business Process Flow documentation, Required 4 Years
  • Product Management, Required 3 Years
  • Knowledge of Different Tools and Techniques for Business Analysis, Required 5 Years
  • Exp with both Waterfall and Agile Methodologies, Required 5 Years
  • Facilitation skills, Required 4 Years
  • Technical knowledge, Required 3 Years
  • Strong Communication Skills, Required 5 Years

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